Night Behavioral Health Care Assistant

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health’s Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical observation support for patients with mental health and behavioral challenges, under RN supervision. The role emphasizes a safe, therapeutic environment and respectful patient care.

Under direction, the BHA assists with daily activities, monitors mood and behavior, de-escalates risk situations, and documents care per established protocols while upholding dignity and

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalent required.
• Previous experience in direct patient care and/or patient observations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations.
• Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.
• Reports changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly.
• Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions.
• Assists patients with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and mobility, as needed based upon report and direction received by registered nurse.
• Actively engages with assigned patient(s) throughout shift in a compassionate and respectful manner while providing interaction and recreational activities in accordance with training provided.
• De-escalate situations using approved verbal intervention techniques to promote patient and staff safety.
• Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned.
• Ensure the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assist with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces
• Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information,
• Maintains patient privacy.
• Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Brown University Health’s Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical observation support for patients with mental health and behavioral challenges, under RN supervision. The role emphasizes a safe, therapeutic environment and respectful patient care.

Under direction, the BHA assists with daily activities, monitors mood and behavior, de-escalates risk situations, and documents care per established protocols while upholding dignity and